Innovation in Operations Assessment: Recent Developments in Measuring Results in Conflict Environments

Excerpt: Innovation in capability development is about using existing ideas to do things differently and do them better. While in the business world this notion is commonplace, in the government and international organisation sectors too much reliance on organisational formalities and established ways of working and problem solving often stifles innovation and transformation. A core task of my Capability Engineering and Innovation Division at HQ SACT is to drive innovation in NATO by overcoming organisational constraints, challenging established ways of working and thinking, and taking a long term perspective on what change is possible. There are many tools for accomplishing innovation, including studies, concept development and experimentation, networking with experts from nations, academia and industry, and collaborative online venues such as the Innovation Hub. I’m very pleased to add this edited volume as another vector for innovation in NATO.